Senior Power System Protection Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 97,740 - 144,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Top tier medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

10 paid holidays and annual vacation

Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Pullman, WA, is seeking a Power Engineer to develop and maintain expertise in electric power systems. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of related experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including employee ownership and strong work-life balance support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in electric power systems and protection practices.
• Working knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of electric power systems.
• Assist in developing product specifications and analyze functional tests.
• Provide power engineering support for customer applications.

Skills

Electric power systems

Technical training skills

Writing and documentation

Team cooperation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

EMTP

Job description

Power Engineer page is loaded## Power Engineerlocations: Washington - Pullmantime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: 2025-18131**As a Power Engineer, a typical day might include the following:*** Further develop and maintain a detailed understanding of electric power systems and how to protect, monitor, and control the power system.* Assist in developing product specifications, develop and analyze functional tests.* Assist with application literature, instruction manuals, and data sheets.* Provide power engineering support for customer applications and Field Application Engineers.* Assist in writing and reviewing innovative power system protection solutions to present at technical meetings and conferences.**This job might be for you if:*** You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience* You have typically 2+ years experience in electric power systems, protection practices, and philosophies* You have excellent technical training skills* You have working knowledge of apparatus and protective relay application at an electrical utility, industrial plant* You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills* You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities* You have the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment**Preferred Qualifications*** Working knowledge of SEL products* Experience in power system modeling using EMTP**Location****Pullman, WA -** SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.**Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.**People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.* We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.* We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.* We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.* We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.* Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.**Pay Range Data**We anticipate filling this position as a Power Engineer $97,740 - $144,460. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.**Communication with Applicants**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.